Events Around the Bay – Week of June 16, 2017

“Jefferson Airplane” and the Conservatory of Flowers Light up the Skies of San Francisco

June 21 – Surrealistic Summer Solstice 6-10 pm; Grand Lighting at approx. 9:15 pm

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the Conservatory of Flowers celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love on the first evening of summer, June 21st, with a free Surrealistic Summer Solstice jam featuring over forty legendary musicians as well as the first public display of the light art installation that will transform the building into a canvas of elegant illuminated scenes every night through October. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in the free-spirited life of the City by the Bay. It never sleeps to the sounds of music and neither should you. The Conservatory of Flowers is a spectacular living museum of rare and beautiful tropical plants under glass. From Borneo to Bolivia, the 1,750 species of plants at the Conservatory represent unusual flora from more than 50 countries around the world. Immersive displays in five galleries include the lowland tropics, highland tropics, aquatic plants, potted plants, and special exhibits. Opened in 1879, the wood and glass greenhouse is the oldest existing wood and glass conservatory in North America and has attracted millions of visitors to Golden Gate Park since it first opened its doors. It is designated as a city, state, and national historic landmark.

Tickets and Information
No admission fee
415-831-2090
www.conservatoryofflowers.org
Conservatory of Flowers

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Photo courtesy of Obscura Digital

International Dance Festival in Silicon Valley

June 20 through July 1

Here is a great dance festival not just for watching the talented dancers, but for actually learning how to dance and stay in shape. The Lively Foundation’s Dance Festival is designed for anyone who enjoys dancing while offering workshops, open classes for all levels, and performances by internationally acclaimed dancers and choreographers. “Physical Comedy,” led by Megan Kelly, a Ringling Brothers-trained professional clown and tap dancer is scheduled to make your day full of fun. “The Full Day of Dance” will also feature five mixed-level movement classes such as tap, Pilates, line dances. and samba. Ms. Elizabeth Kindler-Abali, a visiting artist from Berlin, Germany will teach Contemporary Dance and premiere a work of her own choreography.

Tickets and Information
Prices start at $20
650-969-4110
www.livelyfoundation.org
Mountain View Masonic Center
890 Church Street in Mountain View

Photo courtesy of Lively Foundation

Antiques Show in Half Moon Bay

June 17 from 10 am to 5 pm
June 18 from 10 am to 4 pm

This is an enjoyable event for true treasure hunters, decorators, collectors, or simply those who love finding something special from the past. The only antique show found on the Bay Area coast, it is produced locally by Lyonessa Collectibles of Half Moon Bay, a stunningly picturesque little town within a short drive from San Francisco or Palo Alto. A leisurely stroll through the aisles will allow you to browse through an assortment of decorative items, vintage clothing, estate jewelry, primitives, furniture, glassware, memorabilia, kitchenware, textiles, artwork, toys, costume jewelry and much more. Plan a weekend getaway from the hustles of everyday’s life and discover the shining jewel on the California coast. Lost of boutique hotels, marvelous restaurants with a mesmerizing view on the ocean will rejuvenate your senses and confirm once more why you chose to live in the beautiful Bay Area. A portion of proceeds from the admission fee will be donated to The Sweet Farm Foundation, an animal rescue organization set on a 12 acre farm in Half Mon Bay.

Tickets and Information
$5 – Admission fee
$15 – Wine and Cheese Tasting, includes price of admission
www.hmbantiquesshow.com
I.D.E.S. Society Hall
735 Main Street in Downtown Half Moon Bay

Photo courtesy of HMB Antiques Show